The First Empress - Chapter 139

Chapter 139 Fundraising
Linglong didn’t dare to raise her head.

Ji Zhu Hua raised his head, caressed his cloud bun, and bowed down to make Fang Rong proud. He said, “This palace can tell you now that the government and the public are in a mess. Everyone is a woman of the Deep Palace. Everyone has compassion. Take out some.”

After he finished speaking, he pointed at Linglong and said, “The most open-minded person in this matter is Bu Jieyu. She is extremely good. She always takes care of everything. Now, let Bu Jieyu record it. Don’t forget about it tomorrow.”

Linglong raised her head and saw the Empress’s face that was full of smiles. Only then did the stone in Linglong’s heart fall to the ground, because she had already thought that this matter would push her to the peak of the storm no matter what. When the outcome was decided, it would be much more stable.

Linglong raised her head, her cheeks slightly flushed red. Looking at Ji Zhuhua, she hurriedly said, “Your concubine is a lowly concubine who can’t order all the sisters. Second, I’m just throwing bricks and attracting jade. I hope the Empress will take back my orders.”

Ji Zhuhua’s peach cheeks reddened slightly and he said, “Don’t I know your worries? I only asked you to do things because you are as meticulous as dust. Just do it properly and don’t refuse my kindness.” Linglong wanted to say something, but Chen Chongyi suddenly reached out to block Linglong. The strength in her hand made Linglong feel that it was coming from the other party. Although Linglong did not understand what Chen Chongyi meant for the time being, she still nodded her head. “This concubine will definitely handle this matter well. Your Highness, don’t worry.”

Hearing this, Ji Zhuhua’s cheeks rippled with laughter like rays of light. His entire crocodile was much more relaxed. He smiled sweetly and said, “Since that’s the case, I’ll wait and see.”

After he finished speaking, he looked at the concubines and said, “This palace means the Emperor. Bu Jieyu means this palace. Do you understand?”

Although the imperial concubines were unwilling, they still smiled hypocritically. “There’s nothing I don’t understand. I will carefully count the imperial concubines’ palaces tomorrow. Although I don’t have a thousand gold coins, I still have ten to two hundred gold coins. I just need to learn more from Concubine De.” The one who spoke was Ning Guta. After he finished speaking, he shifted his gaze to Concubine De’s face.

Imperial Concubine De’s calm expression was still calm. Linglong knew that Imperial Concubine De was no longer able to bring it out. Imperial Concubine De’s cultivation had already reached a certain level. Naturally, there was no one to talk to, so she would not follow Ning Guta’s words.

“Remember, Pei Lan.”

Ji Zhuhua waved his hand. Perrin had already memorized the Ninguta clan’s words and was ready to be the first to enter her palace tomorrow.

“How many silver taels can the harem gather? It’s just a drop in the bucket. I have a good view of it. There hasn’t been any gold, silver or jewelry for many years. It’s just some treasures bestowed by the emperor. I …” Lan Sou Yu looked at Ji Zhu Hua and Ling Long. In short, she was reluctant to turn her things into official use. At that time, there would be no benefits, let alone victims remembering her.

“Pei Lan-” Ji Zhuhua raised his voice and said, “Remember, the second one is Changle Palace. Tomorrow, Bu Jieyu will bring Pei Lan to Changle Palace.”

“This concubine did not say that she wanted to donate gold and silver. This concubine thought that it was just a drop in the bucket. It was better not to cut meat and feed eagles like this. In fact, this concubine wanted to say that the victims had no choice but to come to the capital. After a while, Qiu Rice would naturally return to their respective clans. Let them make a fuss now.” Lan Sou Yu coldly assumed a nonchalant posture.

Linglong looked at Lan Sou Yu. She only felt that this person was too selfish. No matter what the world looked like now, it was already at a critical juncture of hunger and cold. Otherwise, how could the Emperor have come up with such a bad idea?

‘”What Lan Zhaoyuan said is wrong. This palace went to the Shanggong Bureau and the Internal Affairs Department to ask all of them. The most expensive place in the palace is the harem concubines’ monthly rituals and rewards, not to mention the flower wine when they were promoted, it’s amazing.” Ji Zhu Hua was filled with affection. Ling Long thought of the harem expenses Han Xiu Yi had told her a few days ago and couldn’t help but say, “Han Shang Gong also told his concubine that his concubine wouldn’t force others to do anything. Since Lan Zhao Yuan had some difficult secrets, then his concubine naturally wouldn’t make things difficult for her.”

Linglong’s words inevitably contained a bit more resentment and ridicule. Even the Empress’s words contained a tit-for-tat confrontation. “They all said that money is an external item. If Zhaoyuan starts to make things difficult now, wouldn’t Zhaoyuan ruin the good intentions of the sisters behind him? Today, Zhaoyuan is also a model for the harem. No matter how much, you are always generous.” ‘”Every time the emperor bestows gifts on your sisters, do you want to watch the victims starve to death in the Imperial Capital?” The Empress suddenly said sternly, “Do you want to see the victims starve to death one by one in the Imperial Capital?”

Lan Sou Yu’s expression became even more embarrassed.

Linglong knew what the Empress meant by this matter, so she said, “Concubine De’s sisters have been to the palace. Concubine De has nothing. When the time comes, even Bodhisattvas will donate. Could it be that the sisters really want to sit idly by and ignore them?” Linglong said softly, “How could I know that there are no relatives or brothers of sisters among the victims? The Chinese people in this world are one, please do me a favor.”

‘”My father did not tell me that the outside world has been turned upside down. It is probably because the Empress is worried too much. My concubine is still saying the same thing. It is just a drop in the bucket. It would be better to just hang it up high.” Ji Zhu Hua had never expected that Lan Sou Yu would be so stubborn in this matter. He could only wave his hand and say, “Impudent, is this the attitude a concubine should give me?”

Only then did Lan Sou Yu realize that she was being rude and kowtowed, “Everyone has a sky above their heads. Why would the Empress force others to do this?”

Ji Zhu Hua sneered. Seeing that she was about to explode, Ling Long quickly walked in front of Ji Zhu Hua and said, “Don’t be angry, Your Highness. Your concubine in Zhaoyuan will talk to Zhaoyuan and record the others first.”

Lan Sou Yu was originally left behind for Ling Long to deal with, so Ji Zhu Hua just turned his head away. The other concubines also agreed to 50,000 taels and Liu Wan Liang. There were even those who were as stubborn as Lan Sou Yu. At this time, everyone formed a square formation.

Ji Zhuhua saw that Linglong was very capable and revealed a delightful smile. “Tomorrow, I will go with you to the palaces of the concubines. This time, I want to tell the Emperor who is truly virtuous and virtuous, and who is willing to be an indifferent person for the sake of a little fame and fortune.” As she spoke, she slapped the table heavily. Linglong almost thought that her eyes were dizzy. The incense burner on the table seemed to move as well, and then she moved the lid lightly.

Everyone could clearly see the Empress’ fury. If anyone did not handle this matter well, they would probably not get the chance to serve her in the future. Therefore, everyone was competing for the first place. Only Lan Sou Yu was unhappy and went to the corner alone.

After a while, Lan Sou Yu suddenly said, “This concubine is not well. She is going back, Shaling-”

Without the Empress’ permission, Lan Sou Yu was already prepared to leave. The Empress could not help but coldly say, “Lan Zhaoyuan, be presumptuous. How can you be so arrogant here in this palace?”

Only then did Lan Sou Yu realize that the Empress was originally trying to find a way to take Lan Sou Yu’s shortcomings, but this time, Lan Sou Yu had revealed her shortcomings.

“This concubine said something wrong just now. Please punish me, Your Highness.” Lan Sou Yu kowtowed repeatedly in front of the Empress. Regardless of whether she was willing or resisting, she had to complete the courtesy on the surface. Ji Zhu Hua sneered, “Go back. Don’t forget to count your belongings tomorrow. This palace will personally go to your Changle Palace.”

“Subordinate Concubine–” Lan Sou Yu wanted to argue forcefully, but her words were so soft that she could only nod hesitantly. “Subordinate Concubine obeys.”

“As long as you obey. Since your body is unwell, then you should go back early.” Ji Zhuhua waved his hand.

On Linglong’s side, there were already a lot of hot records. Seeing that Lan Sou Yu had already left, the Empress said, “Let’s continue tomorrow. Everyone must be tired. Let’s disperse.” Linglong hurriedly put away the book obediently.

After a while, he knelt down and walked out.

The night was even deeper. Linglong looked at the full moon above her head and sighed. Li Sheng did not go into the inner hall just now. She did not know what Linglong was thinking. She asked, “Why is Your Highness so worried?”

Linglong couldn’t tell what she was thinking. She smiled bitterly and said, “Forget it, you’ll know tomorrow.”

Sheng did not ask any further and followed the path to the Cloud Phoenix Palace.

The next day, the weather became even colder. Linglong got up early and had already arrived at Kunde Palace. The Empress was already fully dressed. A few Royal servant followed behind her. A group of people arrived at Ningguta’s palace. The Ningguta Clan was even more waiting, welcoming the Empress and Linglong into the harem.

“This concubine is a sixth-grade beauty. Naturally, she is not as generous as elder sister and concubine. She is only 20,000 taels. However, this concubine has already been exhausted. There is really nothing I can do about it.” Madam Ningguta said as she looked at Ji Zhuhua. Ji Zhuhua did not expect this woman to be very generous and smiled.

“This palace will naturally talk more about you in His Majesty’s ears. You are a very smart person. This palace likes people like you.” Ji Zhuhua looked at the gold, silver and jewelry on the ground and said, “Huang Quan, come and clean it up.”

A few eunuchs had already packed up all these things in a flash. Only after Linglong finished recording did they arrive at the front.

According to the arrangements made last night, the second place on the itinerary today was naturally Changle Palace. The few of them arrived at Changle Palace.

Shaling greeted, Lan Shuyu returned too late last night. Moreover, her health had already deteriorated. She had just returned and was unable to cope with any illness. Linglong had thought that Lan Sou Yu was trying to refuse the Empress and herself. Who knew that when she saw Lan Sou Yu’s expression, she would know that she was really seriously ill. She coughed slightly and bowed to the Empress.

The Empress looked at her with a dignified expression. “If you’re sick, you should take a good look. Let Pei Minghai come over and take a look. Money is something that you can’t leave without. Otherwise, if you don’t, you’ll ruin your health for this yellow and white thing.”

Lan Sou Yu glanced at Ling Long. Ling Long also interacted with Lan Sou Yu. She only saw the resentment in Lan Sou Yu’s eyes. She turned her head away and the Empress said, “Are you ready?”

Lan Shuyu came back last night and thought about it. She could only compromise, so she nodded and said, “This concubine has already thought it through. Your Highness is right. Money is something outside of her body. If you don’t bring it with you, then you won’t bring it with you. Your concubine’s words after passing through Your Highness are even more enlightening, as if she was enlightened.” Ji Zhu Hua looked at Lan Sou Yu with distress and said, “Just lie down. This palace and Bu Jie Yu will help you count.”

Inventory! ?

Lan Sou Yu’s heart was beating abnormally fast, “No, no, no.” I’ve already counted them since I came back last night, No, I don’t need to trouble the Empress to personally do it, How could a foreigner like the Empress personally come to this concubine’s place to rummage through boxes and cabinets? It really doesn’t make sense … “Lan Sou Yu now knows that even if she doesn’t agree, Ji Zhu Hua still has a way to make this place clean and secure. Thus, she is even more afraid of being robbed. However, she looks up at Ji Zhu Hua’s eyes that are filled with lust.

“Bu Jieyu, what are you still standing there for? Aren’t you going to take an inventory?” Linglong hurriedly went to the things prepared by Lan Sou Yu to count them. However, Ling Long’s brows furrowed even more. The quality and appearance of the things on the ground here were very bad. Even if they were added together, they were not worth as much as a jade wall on the ancient shelf.

However, he could only count them carefully and then raised his head. “There is a total of 3,000 silver taels.”